Film Former
ACRYLONITRILE/METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A polymer microsphere used for soft-focus and blurring effects. Safe as a fully cured polymer if residual acrylonitrile is controlled, but it's a non-biodegradable microplastic.
Function
Skin benefits
- Hollow microsphere film-former
- Optical-blurring/soft-focus effect
- Lightweight texture in cosmetics
Known concerns
- Residual unreacted acrylonitrile is an IARC Group 2A carcinogen — purity is critical
- Microplastic concern; some EU restrictions on rinse-off microbeads
- Not biodegradable
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related film formers
Same plant / compound family
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